The hymen has the form and degree of softness and flexibility that is different, all this depends on the individual itself. Based on a research conducted by Frank H. Netter MD contained in the book The Human Sexuality, the shape of the hymen is
divided into 4 forms, namely:
1.
Annual Hymen,
This virgin hymen full surround the vaginal opening.
2.
Septate Hymen,
bentukselaput virgin is marked with several holes that are open.
3.
Cibriform Hymen,
hymen shape is characterized by several holes that are open, but these holes are smaller and more numerous.
4.
Introitus,
in women who are highly experienced in sexual relations pit membranes could be enlarged, but still leaves the hymen tissue.
The hymen is often associated with one's virginity, but in fact some women could have lost her hymen through physical activities such as cycling, try to experiment or due to early sexual trauma. Every woman's body is different, so the experience and sexual penetration is also different. This makes
the hymen can not be the benchmark one's virginity. Because not always the torn hymen bleeding during intercourse, it depends on the penetration. If women feel relaxed, stimulated and fluid lubrikasinya out then there will be no bleeding. When having sex for the first time, there are women who feel pain in the vagina but some are not. The difference lies in how much lubrication is produced and how tense the woman's hymen during intercourse. Currently, plastic surgeons have developed a procedure known as hymenoplasty to create hymen surgery in women who had broken her hymen. Hymen restoration surgery is always cause the pros and cons. However, this operation can be useful for women whose lives may be in danger if you do not have a hymen. In addition, not all women are born to have her
hymen in the vagina.
In some studies indicate there are a few baby girls
who was born without a hymen.